Sussex host Middlesex at Hove for the 28th match of the 2026 T20 Blast, with both sides arriving off defeats. Sussex lost to Kent despite a bright start, in which Tom Clark smashed 79 off 29 balls with nine fours and six sixes. Zak Crawley, playing with something to prove after missing out on England’s Test plans, helped turn the game Kent’s way.
Sussex will hope Daniel Hughes and James Coles can also give them rapid starts. Tymal Mills, their captain, had an expensive night against Kent but remains a major threat, and Coles and Henry Crocombe have been consistent with the ball.
Middlesex’s problems were with the bat in their previous game against Surrey. They made 143/8 at Lord’s and Surrey chased it with six wickets and nine balls to spare. Eathan Bosch, at number eight, was the only Middlesex batter to clear the rope, which highlights how much power-hitting they lack. Tom Helm bowled well, taking 2/24, and Luke Hollman and Noah Cornwell have been economical. Middlesex will need to be better with both bat and ball to trouble Sussex at Hove.
